Auburn - North
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Auburn - North reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Auburn - North's population was 12,172 as of Aug 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure shows a rise of 1,580 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,592. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 12,016 in June 2024 and an additional 280 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a density ratio of 5,796 persons per square kilometer, placing Auburn - North among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 14.9% since the 2021 Census surpassed both state (6.4%) and metropolitan averages, indicating its status as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 87.5% of Auburn - North's population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government SA2 level projections where necessary, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from these aggregations for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population projections indicate a significant increase in Auburn - North's population, with an expected rise of 2,836 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 22.0% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Auburn - North, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Auburn - North has seen approximately 151 dwellings granted development approval annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics generates this data on a financial year basis, indicating 756 homes approved over the past five years from FY20 to FY25, with two approvals recorded so far in FY26. Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to demand, maintaining market balance and buyer choice, with new dwellings averaging an expected construction cost of $464,000, aligning with regional patterns. Commercial approvals have totalled $43.9 million this financial year, indicating high local commercial activity.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Auburn - North exhibits elevated construction levels, 19.0% above the regional average per person over five years, supporting market choice and property values, though recent building activity has slowed. This activity is significantly higher than the national average, reflecting strong developer interest in the area. Recent construction comprises 11.0% standalone homes and 89.0% medium to high-density housing, promoting affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. The area currently hosts approximately 1565 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Projections suggest Auburn - North will grow by 2,680 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, ensuring good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Auburn - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 21 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Auburn Village Mixed-Use Development, Central Lidcombe Multi-Storey Warehouse, The Concourse at Lidcombe - DOOLEYS Expansion, and North Village Auburn Square Stage 2. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant:.

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Auburn - North has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Auburn - North has an educated workforce with notable presence in lifestyle and retail sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.3% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.2% over the previous year.

As of that date, 6,556 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is 0.1% higher than Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation was lower at 52.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services. Health care & social assistance had particularly high concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 5.0% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Many residents appear to commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2%, labour force increased by 3.3%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lags behind the national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 indicate that employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Auburn - North's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Auburn North's median taxpayer income is $39,504 and average income is $48,752 according to latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is below national averages of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average) in Greater Sydney. As of March 2025, estimated median income is approximately $43,691 and average income is $53,920 based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022. Census data from 2021 shows household income ranks at the 35th percentile with a weekly income of $1,493, while personal income is at the 17th percentile. Income distribution data indicates that 34.4% of Auburn North's population (4,187 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 28th percentile.

Auburn - North features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Auburn - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 16.2% houses and 83.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's composition of 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Auburn - North stood at 17.1%, lower than Sydney metro's figure. Dwellings were either mortgaged (18.8%) or rented (64.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, below Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Weekly rent median stood at $380, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Auburn - North's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Auburn - North features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 64.4% of all households, including 28.3% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for 35.6%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households comprising 15.8%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

Educational attainment in Auburn - North aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 35.5% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 21.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational pathways account for 21.7% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.8% and certificates at 7.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 38.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.0% in tertiary, 7.5% in primary, and 4.6% in secondary education. Auburn - North has four schools with a combined enrollment of 1,975 students, demonstrating typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1006) and balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes two primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. As an education hub, the area offers 16.2 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 10.8, attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis shows 43 active transport stops operating within Auburn - North, serving a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 6 individual routes, collectively providing 1,583 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 142 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 226 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 36 weekly trips per individual stop.

Auburn - North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Auburn - North demonstrates excellent health outcomes with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 46%, or about 5,586 people, which is lower than Greater Sydney's 48.5% and the national average of 55.3%. Diabetes and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 4.2% and 3.2% of residents respectively.

A total of 87.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 83.5%. The area has 9.0%, or approximately 1,100 people, aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 11.1%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Auburn - North is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Auburn-North is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 79.9% of its population born overseas as of June 2016 census data. In this area, 90.5% speak a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Auburn-North is Islam, comprising 34.4% of the population.

However, Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 26.6% of the population compared to the Greater Sydney average of 9.7%. Regarding ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three groups in Auburn-North are Other at 51.7%, Chinese at 21.6%, and Indian at 9.8%. These figures are substantially higher than their respective regional averages of 29.9%, 4.3%, and 4.3%. Notably, Korean (1.1% vs 7.7%), Lebanese (1.0% vs 4.1%), and Filipino (1.9% vs 2.5%) ethnic groups are also overrepresented in Auburn-North compared to regional averages.

Auburn - North hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Auburn-North has a median age of 29, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Auburn-North has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (30.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.6%). This 25-34 concentration is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 27.7% to 30.7% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort has declined from 13.8% to 12.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate a significant increase in Auburn-North's 25 to 34 age group, with an expected growth of 520 people (14%), from 3,738 to 4,259.